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Four Vikings Commissioned as U.S. Army Officers
Robert Kelly-Goss May 7, 2021
During a virtual ceremony on Friday, May 7, four Elizabeth City State University students were commissioned as officers into the United States Army.  Gireimza Thomasson, Alise Howell, Alexandra Gummere, and Nyla Harris are officially second lieutenants in the U.S. Army....

Olivia Vaughan is the Spring 2021 Bearer of the Mace
Robert Kelly-Goss May 6, 2021
Currituck County, North Carolina resident and spring 2021 Elizabeth City State University senior Olivia Vaughan has been named Bearer of the Mace. Ms. Vaughan is graduating with the highest GPA of an undergraduate, non-transfer student at 3.9633. She was notified...


ECSU Launches VikingPLUS Initiative with $ 4.2 Million in Free Credits and Grant Funding
Robert Kelly-Goss May 6, 2021
Today, Elizabeth City State University is launching its VikingPLUSprogram, a comprehensive set of initiatives to help students afford a high-quality college education.  The university will award new funds under VikingPLUSthis year and has already provided a total of nearly $4.2 million in...

Legendary ECSU Coach Bobby Vaughan Dies at 93
Robert Kelly-Goss May 5, 2021
Legendary Elizabeth City State University coach and athletic director, Robert L. “Bobby” Vaughan has died.  During his 37-year career, Coach Vaughan would become one of the most celebrated basketball coaches in CIAA history. He would serve as head basketball coach,...


WRVS 89.9 FM and ‘Around the Town with Hez Brown’ Talk Andrew Brown Jr. and the Community’s Future
Robert Kelly-Goss May 3, 2021
Where does the Elizabeth City community go from here? That’s the question Dr. Hezekiah Brown wants to answer when he returns to the air with his show, “Around Town with Hez Brown,” on Elizabeth City State University’s public radio station...

ECSU’s 172nd Commencement Ceremony Moves Forward as Planned
Robert Kelly-Goss April 30, 2021
Elizabeth City State University’s 172nd commencement ceremony will be held in-person, as planned, on May 8 at 9 a.m. inside the Robert L. Vaughan Center.  “I appreciate everyone’s patience as ECSU staff worked to determine the best way for the university...


A Statement from ECSU Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon on Current Events in Elizabeth City
Robert Kelly-Goss April 28, 2021
At its best, education offers not just knowledge and opportunity but a set of values. We teach our students to prize truth. We teach our students to strive for honesty and justice. We teach our students to be brave in...

Aviation Program Student Pipeline to Commercial Pilot Career Gets Big Boost with Airline Transport Pilot Authorization Program
Robert Kelly-Goss April 27, 2021
Elizabeth City State University’s Aviation Program has created a shorter path to becoming a commercial airline pilot. ECSU has been authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration for its Airline Pilot Transport Certificate (ATP) with Reduced Aeronautical Experience program.  The program,...


Two New Members Appointed to the ECSU Board of Trustees
Robert Kelly-Goss April 23, 2021
Johnny Tillett, left, and Stephen Friedrich are the newest members of the ECSU Board of Trustees. Two new members have been approved to join the Elizabeth City State University Board of Trustees. Johnny Tillett and Stephen Friedrich were approved to...

ECSU’s 5th Annual Day of Giving April 30
Robert Kelly-Goss April 21, 2021
Elizabeth City State University will hold its 5thannual Day of Giving April 30. This year’s fundraising goal is $50,000.  “This year’s theme is ‘We Are Vikings,’ letting everyone know that Vikings are strong, and we are ready for whatever comes...